entertainment
December 15, 2025
‘Not a second of wasted time’: Rob Reiner’s golden run from Spinal Tap to A Few Good Men was breathtaking
In his pomp there was no genre or story this director couldn’t turn to gold – despite never being nominated for an Oscar
TL;DR
- Rob Reiner transitioned from acting in 'All in the Family' to directing, starting with the mockumentary 'This Is Spinal Tap'.
- His early directorial work spanned multiple genres, including rom-coms ('The Sure Thing', 'When Harry Met Sally'), coming-of-age dramas ('Stand By Me'), thrillers ('Misery'), and courtroom dramas ('A Few Good Men').
- Many of his early films, like 'This Is Spinal Tap' and 'The Princess Bride', were initially overlooked but became cult classics.
- Reiner's films like 'When Harry Met Sally' and 'Misery' achieved significant box office success.
- Despite critical acclaim for films like 'A Few Good Men', Rob Reiner never received an Oscar nomination for his directing.
- His later career saw a mix of successes and failures, including the critically panned 'North' and continued work in documentaries.
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